Do you leave your phone charger plugged in all day long? Or do you leave your computer monitor on even when your computer is not in use? These are both examples of vampire electronics. All over your house are electronics that use electricity even when they are turned off. In fact, in the average American household, 5 cents out of every dollar on your electric bill is spent on electronics that are not even being used. This is where a well placed power strip will help you lower your electric bill. Or you could always just flip the main power breaker as you walk out of the house and not worry about anything using power the whole day (not recommended for anyone who uses a refrigerator).
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My wife and I disagree on this one - she doesn't believe in vampires. I typically shut off the power strip leading to the television, stereo and DVD player in our living room. She sits down the next morning, grabs the remote, and nothing. That's usually followed up by something like why can't we just leave the *&$#!#* thing plugged in?!
It becomes even more of an issue if say, you plug something like that into your car (adapter). Not just 5¢ for electricity, the car wont start!